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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

07/12/2008 12:36:24 PM · #1

So, I was at my daughter's first horse show and my youngest daughter asked if she could take a picture. I let her push the button and it never stoppped clicking. Now, everytime I put the batteries in it just keeps clicking and gives me the ERR 99 message.

Has anyone else had this happen? If so, what was the problem and how much was it to fix?

I'm ordering the 40D tonight, but I don't know if I'll be able to handle waiting for it!

Dirt_Diver

Nikon D3s

07/12/2008 12:39:39 PM · #2

Time to sell all your stuff and give up then...

07/12/2008 01:05:01 PM · #3

You're right... what's the point of it all anyway?

Prof_Fate

07/12/2008 02:19:34 PM · #4

Err 99 could be anything - have you tried another lens, or cleaning the lens/body contacts? Tried another battery?

You'll love the 40D so much you won't care about the 20D at all. It's SOOOO much faster, better focus, huge LCD in comparison to what you're use to. Enjoy the new toy!

Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO M.Zuiko

07/12/2008 02:27:07 PM · #5

I've done everything. Tried every lens tried all my batteries. The mirror just keeps flipping up and down. Oh well...

I really want to buy it from my local shop, but they are selling it for $1100 and I can get it for $940.00 on B&H... Just can't justify the price difference.

Brad

Olympus OM-D E-M1

07/12/2008 02:32:59 PM · #6

Shutter needs replacing.

You can get it done for about $200, or buy the shutter assembly for $50 and do it yourself as
I'm going to do to my 350D that died from the same dreaded fate after 50K+ shots.

Anti-Martyr

Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED

07/12/2008 02:46:16 PM · #7

Your daughter obviously possesses a paranormal electrical field. This could be the result of alien abduction. I'd contact the FBI immediately and ask for Fox Mulder ;)

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

07/12/2008 03:09:52 PM · #8

Originally posted by Anti-Martyr:

Your daughter obviously possesses a paranormal electrical field. This could be the result of alien abduction. I'd contact the FBI immediately and ask for Fox Mulder ;)

This could explain her ability to make me do whatever she wants by smiling and giving me her "look"...

Message edited by author 2008-07-12 15:17:31.

rlewis

Canon EOS-40D

07/12/2008 04:01:37 PM · #9

You do have a cute, photogenic, daughter

robs

Canon EOS R6 Mk II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

07/12/2008 04:28:32 PM · #10

I have heard of this occurring and mine has done it a couple of times - The button can get stuck down a bit... wriggle it around and see if it comes up a little. Now whether it's perm stuck or not I don't know and it could be a dead shutter....

07/12/2008 04:44:39 PM · #11

Originally posted by rlewis:

You do have a cute, photogenic, daughter

Thank you! I have been blessed with two beautiful girls and one beautiful wife!

sempermarine

Apple iPhone 5s

07/12/2008 05:09:24 PM · #12

Originally posted by toddhead:

Originally posted by rlewis:
You do have a cute, photogenic, daughter

Thank you! I have been blessed with two beautiful girls and one beautiful wife!

..and one great looking colleague!

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

07/12/2008 05:21:32 PM · #13

Originally posted by sempermarine:

Originally posted by toddhead:

Originally posted by rlewis:
You do have a cute, photogenic, daughter

Thank you! I have been blessed with two beautiful girls and one beautiful wife!

..and one great looking colleague!

Says you!

ellamay

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

07/12/2008 05:23:57 PM · #14

I have had this problem, try taking off the lens, waiting 20 seconds, with camera off and trying again.
Sometimes it resets

ooops see you have tried that

Message edited by author 2008-07-12 17:24:49.

ambaker

Google Glass Google Glass

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

07/12/2008 05:26:25 PM · #15

Originally posted by toddhead:

Originally posted by Anti-Martyr:
Your daughter obviously possesses a paranormal electrical field. This could be the result of alien abduction. I'd contact the FBI immediately and ask for Fox Mulder ;)

This could explain her ability to make me do whatever she wants by smiling and giving me her "look"...

You might as well take that money you had for the 40D and hand it over to her now...

I've seen that look before. You don't stand a chance.

Dirt_Diver

Nikon D3s

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

07/12/2008 11:41:41 PM · #16

well here is one I found for cheaper..$879.99 and free shipping
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//www.us1photo.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=5217

Message edited by author 2008-07-12 23:42:09.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

07/13/2008 02:21:01 PM · #17

I couldn't wait... plus I had to enter the challenge tonight, so I went and bought it. Penn Camera had one for $999.99, so I juts bought that. With overnight shipping it would have been $50.00 less via B&H... oh well...

Tried it out really quick and WOW! That is one fast camera...

Dirt_Diver

Nikon D3s

07/13/2008 02:37:24 PM · #18

Originally posted by toddhead:

Congrats on the new camera. Sorry you couldn't wait. Maybe you could buy the other one and get the savings then take the current one back, hahaha

sempermarine

Apple iPhone 5s

07/13/2008 03:12:59 PM · #19

Originally posted by toddhead:

I knew you wouldn't be able to wait. I thought you be calling me to borrow mine. Enjoy.